Position Description
Job Summary
The HR Business Partner for Coated Abrasives will work closely with the Business and Site Management teams, and other HR professionals to develop our people priorities and align HR practices and processes that support the business strategy. They will be responsible for fostering and leading programs in the areas of employee relations, talent management, talent acquisition, learning and development, retention and cultivating a healthy organization. The HR Business Partner will also identify areas of focus and manage action plans to address compliance, HR processes, employee engagement and implementation of HR Programs. This is achieved in collaboration with a diverse group of functional and operational leaders and the site/region HR teams. Coated Abrasives NAM has locations in the US, CAN and MX.
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HR Strategy: In alignment with Saint-Gobain Surface Solutions, HPS and the Region, the HRBP will implement and support an HR strategy working closely with the Business Leadership Teams and extended HR teams to deliver solutions to business problems and resources that help the business achieve its objectives.
Talent Development: Leads talent management actions in the business, including workforce planning, succession planning, talent acquisition.
Employee Relations and Culture: Promotes employee engagement through the development, communication and implementation of pro-active employee relations initiatives.
Total Rewards: Supports and manages annual cycles for merit & bonus planning. Participates in projects to benchmark rewards packages. Leads job description creation and efforts for position evaluations.
Compliance: Coaches and counsels functional management as appropriate on all HR and business issues. Interprets policy and provides advice and counsel to mitigate risk and remain compliant.
Required Qualifications
- 7+ years of progressive HR Experience
- 5+ years of HR Management, management of other professionals
- 3+ years HR experience in a manufacturing environment
- Bachelor's Degree in HR or related field
- Experience with HRIS, ATS, and Time & Attendance systems
- Experience with Microsoft Office/Office 365 Systems
- SHRM/PHR Certification
Additional Description
- Gather energy from the development of the business, it's people and our shared successes.
- Be excited to work on a cross-functional team to bring ideas and designs to life while working in an Agile environment.
- Be a Change Agent - This position requires passion to support the success of the business and our people. To do this, the HRBP will need to be a highly driven, self-motivated individual with a strong sense of discipline and commitment.
- Ability to cultivate & maintain relationships with key stakeholders & provide excellent customer service to assigned client group(s).
Company Summary
As a brand of Saint-Gobain, a world leader in sustainable habitat, Norton offers the widest portfolio of grinding, cutting, blending, finishing and polishing solutions for all markets, materials and applications with the most advanced and affordable technology. So, as your needs evolve, our access to the global expertise of Saint-Gobain becomes even more valuable to making a difference in your day-to-day needs. And, we don't have to look far for more localized expertise with our largest research center located right nearby in Northboro, MA.
Norton is proud of our strong presence in your communities across the United States and Canada. Our 2,200 employees work in one of 8 facilities. We're a global brand that delivers locally - our employees are imagining, making, delivering, and selling products you use just around the corner. They bring deep experience and share common values focused on delivering powerful, precise, and user-friendly solutions to any finishing/refinishing application.
Legal Statement
Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.